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Hey Lauren, what can we help you with?

Well, Elliot got the words as gifts for all his groomsmen, for the wedding that we're having.

And we were wondering, I'm pretty opposed to them

wearing them in the ceremony,

but we were wondering if there was a way we could incorporate the swords into the reception in a fun way.

I guess my first question is Elliot Why?

I will respond to the other question which is why not.

Wait a minute, so you said swords, what kind of swords?

They're kind of sabers I guess I'm not a sword expert they do they the

handles are a dragon yeah they that could be important yeah wow okay

worth noting are these I mean are these the real deal could sort of really, could a bloody battle break out at your wedding?

I think if it were to get bloody, they'd have to be trying really hard

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